Sakai Shigemitsu Yanagiba Knife, Sharpened, Water Buffalo Handle, Sashimi Knife, 210mm

Sakai Shigemitsu Yanagiba Knife

This is a yanagiba knife by Sakai Shigemitsu.

The yanagiba is a traditional Japanese knife designed for slicing sashimi with long, clean strokes. This is a clean piece with a beautiful water buffalo handle. At around 210mm, it is easy to handle even in a home kitchen.

This knife is single-beveled and made of hagane (carbon steel), offering excellent sharpness.
Well suited for sashimi, sushi prep, and fine fish slicing, this size offers a good balance between traditional performance and easy control.

The knife has been sharpened, so it is ready to use immediately upon arrival. Please handle with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening fee.

It features the engravings "堺重光" (Sakai Shigemitsu) and "上作" (Superior Make). The handle also bears a branded mark.

Length: 340mm
Blade Length: 210mm
Blade Width: 30mm
Blade Thickness: 4-5mm
Weight: 114g

For items with "Sharpened" in the title, the blade has been sharpened by a professional Japanese sharpener in Kyoto and is razor sharp. It is ready to use without additional maintenance. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us in English.

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